2023 ACS Census Data · Population 95,555
Fairbanks North Star Borough is a mid-sized county in Alaska with a population of 95,555. The median household income is $84,722, 30% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.2%, median home value is $282,500, and 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% above the national average.
Population
95,555
2023 estimate
Rank #641 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$84,722
Household
Rank #370 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$282,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #565 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #498 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Alaska avg·30% above national avg
Poverty Rate
48% above Alaska avg·59% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Alaska avg·0% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,666
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
5% above Alaska avg·35% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% above Alaska avg·53% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Alaska avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
42% below Alaska avg·27% below national avg
Housing Units
42,695
Households
36,176
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,161
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
46% above Alaska avg·40% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Alaska avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.3%
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